This grilled peach caprese salad may be the most appealing twist for Caprese. Sweet grilled peaches, cool slices of mozzarella, ripe summer tomatoes and creamy avocados are all finished with a rich balsamic drizzle.
Why we love this salad
This salad is simple and stunning, packed with layers of flavour, making it perfect for this area. Sweet grilled fruit, creamy mozzarella cheese, and its tangy balsamic aze medicine. We served it on a church barbecue and the whole platter disappeared faster than anything on the table. It’s one of those dishes that look flashy, tastes better and makes little effort to pull off.
What to offer
My grilled peach salad gives you a simple and elegant pairing for almost any summer meal. We especially love it with barbecue dishes, grilled meat or anything rich and flavorful. Try it with a juicy flank steak, a Herbie Easy 3-ingredient chicken marinade, or the secret best grilled corn side for the ultimate warm weather dinner.
Ingredients for grilled peach avocado caprese salad
This salad is fresh, simple and full of texture. There are no flashy ingredients, and it’s a staple summer food that shines on your own.
Lemons: Grilled for a sweet, smoky citrus flavour. Peach: Slice into ripe thick and caramelize on the grill. Olive Oil: Helps with the grill and adds richness. Tomatoes: Juicy and vibrant – Summer tomatoes are perfect. Avocado: Sliced just before serving a creamy texture. Sea Salt or Sea Salt Flakes: A well-finished salt makes all the difference. Fresh ground black pepper: adds balance and warmth. Fresh Mozzarella: Soft and milky – Mozzarella cheese pearl or brutta also works. Arugula or Arugula Mix: Add pepper crunch and stretch the salad for the crowd. Balsamic vinegar: Reduced to sweet, shiny drizzle.
Karian’s Notes
My favorite peach for the grill
When I’m baking peaches, I always go to the free stone varieties. They are sweet and hard, sliced cleanly without clinging to the pit (this makes preparations very easy). Some of my absolute favorites are early Amber, Golden Jubilee, Lucky 13, Nectar, Prince of July, and Snow in September.
I order them every summer from Pearson Farm in Georgia and let me tell you – they are worth every bite. It’s juicy and flavorful, perfect for everything from salads and cobblers to standing on the counter and eating on the sink. And yes, they will be shipped to your door!
How to make grilled peach avocado caprese salad
The easiest summer salad…
Reduce balsamic: reduce balsamic and sugar in half and cook until cooled.
Tip: A low-rim frying pan will speed things up. Grill the lemon and peaches: Brush with olive oil and grill the lemon and peaches until the grill mark appears.
Tip: Always keep the fruit cool at this point to prevent the greens from wilting. Build a salad: Fill everything into a big platter! Enjoy it right away: Dig into your guests!
Karian’s Notes
Homemade vs store bought balsamic glaze
I love buying balsamic glass at my local Kroger store or Trader Joe’s, but if I’m out, here’s how to make balsamic glass.
Cook the balsamic vinegar in a frying pan or small pot, add the sugar over medium heat until it boils, then immediately lower until it simmers, then cook until reduced for about 10-20 minutes. The vinegar should be coated on the back of the spoon when it is ready. Place in the fridge to cool.
Store and make grilled peach avocado caprese salad
Can I make this salad beforehand or store the leftovers later?
This salad is the best, but leftovers are kept in the fridge for up to 2 days. They prefer to remove fruit carefully, and do not continue to atrophy the greens.
Go ahead:
Everything can be preassembled and then the peaches and lemons can be baked just before serving. Balsamic reductions are configured a week in advance and can be stored in the fridge.
Variations and replacements
If that’s what you’re holding in your hand, replace the peaches for a nectarine or grilled plum. Use burrata or goat cheese instead of mozzarella to get a creamy or tanjier bite. Do you have an arugula? Spinach, baby kale, or spring mix still tastes great. Add a handful of toasted almonds, walnuts or pine nuts and add extra crunch. Try adding a scoop of grilled chicken, prosciutto, or quinoa to make more stuffing. A light drizzle of honey or a splash of lemon juice can brighten things up if the fruit is not very sweet. Do you have time to grill? A hot or grill pan on the stove works well with both peaches and lemons.
This grilled peach avocado caprese proves that some excellent ingredients and hot grills can cast magic on the dish.
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See how this Peach Caprese salad is made…
explanation
This grilled peach salad is a simple and elegant pairing for almost any summer meal. The natural sweetness of ripe peaches, combined with creamy mozzarella cheese and balsamic, adds a bright and juicy contrast to barbecue mains, grilled meats, or rich and flavorful.
Place balsamic vinegar in a frying pan or small pot and sprinkle with sugar.
1 cup of balsamic vinegar, 1 teaspoon
Cook over medium heat until it boils, then immediately lower until simmering, then cook half, until reduced for about 10-20 minutes, but take a look if the stove cooks faster. The vinegar should be coated on the back of the spoon when it is ready.
Place in the fridge to cool.
Brush the lemon meat and peaches with olive oil.
olive oil, 1 peach, 1-2 Lemon
Heat the grill to a medium high temperature and place the fruit on top of the gratin.
Cook for 1-3 minutes or until you see the mark, remove the lemon, then use tongs to carefully flip the peaches.
Place on a plate to cool. We put it in the fridge.
Instead of a bowl, a large salad platter is put into the greens, served with drizzle of olive oil, balsamic reductions, salt and pepper, and fruits are gathered together on top.
Two ripe tomatoes, 1 bowl fresh mozzarella cheese, 1 Avocado, ½ cup mozzarella pearl, 1 bathtub arugula or arugula mix, Sea salt or sea salt flakes, Fresh ground black pepper, A handful of fresh basil
Enjoy immediately.
The left over can be refrigerated for 1-2 days.
calorie: 251kcal
Complete nutrition
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